Agriculture offers a wide range of exciting and dynamic career opportunities. Like many industries, the pathways people take within agriculture are not always linear. While two people may begin their journeys as farmhands, one might eventually become a farm owner, while the other moves on to teach agricultural skills in a registered training organisation (RTO). …
Consultation is underway with training providers and industry to better understand the challenges in attracting and retaining educators in rural, regional and remote Australia. The project team have undertaken a series of 30 interviews with a sample group representing RTOS working in the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care industries. Findings and analysis of…
The new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) was launched on Friday 6 December 2024 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), replacing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) for use in Australia. The OSCA will maintain comparability with New Zealand’s classification system, the National Occupation List (NOL), while allowing localised…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) invites you to participate in the Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Stakeholder Survey. Information from the survey will be used by JSA to better understand the shortage pressures of occupations in the Australian labour market and inform the development of the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (formerly Skills Priority List). The OSL assists policy makers…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is currently inviting contribution to the development of their 2025-26 annual work plans. Creating a thriving labour market where all Australians can reach their full potential requires collaboration, shared insights, and innovative strategies. Together with JSA, you can be part of shaping a stronger, more resilient workforce to meet the…
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has appointed Troy Williams as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 March 2025. With extensive experience in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement, Williams will focus on advancing trade opportunities, addressing labour shortages, and ensuring farmers remain central to national policy and reform. His leadership comes at a pivotal time, as…
Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA) new report, An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce,examines food production, manufacturing and distribution, highlighting key challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through the national skills system. The report presents actionable recommendations across eight key themes to build resilience and ensure the sector’s long-term sustainability. Skills Insight CEO…
Australia’s VET qualification design will be transitioning to a new approach, as agreed to by Skills Ministers on 6 December 2024. The updated model is designed to improve quality, reduce complexity and provide opportunities for new and adaptable approaches to qualifications, representing a shift away from a one size fits all approach to qualification design. A revised…
Skills Insight has published a report aimed at supporting best practice and innovation in curriculum development. Developed in collaboration with Griffith University, it comes after in depth research with registered training organisations (RTOs) about the ways they interpret and translate training packages into training programs. Research revealed the complexity faced by RTOs when creating or modifying a training course…
Skills Insight has recently been approved to start projects focused on the below topics. Our team are currently working on initial scoping and planning work. More information including how to get involved will be available soon. For now, please make sure your subscription preferences are up to date to receive updates about projects in industries relevant…
One of the key pieces of work for Skills Insight as a Jobs and Skills Council is our Workforce Plan. This annual plan draws on our activities and consultations with stakeholders, along with existing data, to provide an overview of current workforce and skill issues and opportunities across the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment…
Veterinary nursing practices are used to provide integral animal care and treatment across different species and contexts, requiring a broad range of skills. As part of a new project, Skills Insight will consult with the veterinary sector to understand their diverse workforce needs and how they can be better supported by nationally endorsed qualifications and other training…
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project to revise qualifications, skill sets and units that support essential skills required for entrants into the meat processing industry. Skills Insight working with MINTRAC have updated the documents based on stakeholder and Technical Committee feedback and the project is now in the Consensus Gathering stage. This is an opportunity…
The long-term success of businesses and the industry relies on its access to appropriately skilled workers. The window furnishings and shade sails sector manufacture, install and maintain products that are often made-to-measure or customised to meet client specifications. The diversity of products within the sector, with respect to the range of fabrics, fittings and fixtures has contributed to a high level…
